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Director Talent Development

KAG
North Canton, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2025

Job Details

Job Location

96 North Canton OH CSC - North Canton, OH

Position Type

Human Resources

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Job Category

Description

KAG is North America's largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, delivering energy commodities, specialty products, merchant gasses and food products across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

At KAG, it's our people who make it possible to achieve our company goal as One Team Driven to Make a Difference! With expert knowledge, supportive leadership and most importantly, a strong belief in our company culture, our KAG team exemplifies the passion, pride and entrepreneurial spirit of KAG to help us reach our goal every day.

We want you to have a career with the rewarding professional and community experiences you desire, in a place that feels like home. If you are seeking an opportunity to join a talented team of dedicated professionals in a company that keeps North America moving, we invite you to apply!

Position Summary

This position is responsible for directing Talent Development strategies and operating models to drive organizational outcomes while retaining and mobilizing top talent. This position will assess, design, develop, implement, and evaluate the global talent inventory and talent management infrastructure, as well as related technologies; lead succession planning and leadership development to support the organization's short and long-term business needs and strategic priorities.

Essential Functions

  • Build the KAG talent development strategy and execution of innovative programs to uphold organizational performance and retention of top talent.
  • Serve as the primary architect for the full talent development cycle to drive business outcomes.
  • Serve as the gatekeeper of talent development by driving talent identification, calibration, and readiness planning of high potential and emerging talent within the organization.
  • Convene with leaders to transform the coaching and talent development processes that strengthen the organizational talent bench.
  • Drive a talent mindset and culture that is anchored to leading outstanding business results for KAG, embedded deeply into the organization's culture, processes, practices, and behaviors.
  • Ensure KAG's talent strategy leads workforce / industry trends as well as other best practices.
  • Serve as a strategic business partner by fostering authentic and transparent relationships with key business unit leaders to assess talent while developing customized strategies, measuring the return on development investments and strategic mobility of talent at all levels of the organization.
  • Build, implement and maintain an organizational competency framework that is integrated into talent management.
  • Direct HR leadership on organization-wide efforts to ensure that talent acquisition and talent management delivery aligns with the strategic business priorities of the organization.
  • Safeguard and uphold data integrity of talent and all related processes.
  • Utilize data to inform deployment of talent development strategies, systems, processes, and organizational capabilities.
  • Model and utilize continuous improvement strategies and methodologies to identify themes, trends, gaps, and insights into the talent development organizational map.
  • Plan, deploy, and deliver learning courses personally where necessary to complement external providers or to meet talent needs within the organization.
  • Utilize HCM and LMS for delivery, communication, tracking and reporting of learning activities.
  • Provide executive level reporting on the health of KAG's talent strategies, systems, and connection to business outcomes.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5-7 years' experience in Human Resources, training or learning and development (preferably in Learning / Organizational Development / Talent Management related roles preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree in industrial organizational psychology, human resources management, business administration, or related degree / certifications.
  • Ability to manage and direct people and resources.
  • Management experience, with the ability to be a coach and inspire others up down and across all levels of an organization, inclusive of executive and c-suite.
  • Ability to make strategic business decisions and drive results.
  • Ability to understand key business drivers and translate them into talent development initiatives
  • Strategic thinker with strong business acumen. Proven ability to identify problems, examine situations from multiple angles and propose solutions that balance innovation and practicality for desired impact.
  • Strong project and / or program management skills.
  • Strong stakeholder management and customer service skills. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and effectively collaborate with all levels of leaders across HR and business functions, including senior and executive leadership.
  • Anticipates customer needs and highly responsive to requests. Maintains confidentiality.
  • Adaptability to work with people from various cultures and areas of the business.
  • Knowledge of State and Federal employment law.
  • Strong Microsoft Office / 365 skills.
  • LMS or HRIS learning management software experience a plus (preferably Paycom)
  • Experience with program implementation and change management; proven ability to influence and gain commitment from others.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
  • Ability to travel, as needed.
  • Note : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change. All employees of the Company are expected to :

  • Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork, and respect for co-workers.
  • Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
  • Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.
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